This book investigates the feasibility of enforcing digital repository trustworthiness through computer-actionable policies. It examines whether the ISO-16363:2012 standard for trustworthy digital repositories can be implemented and enforced using computational policies. The authors provide an implementation of these policies, categorizing them for managing external documents, defining repository parameters, specifying preservation metadata, auditing preservation actions, controlling preservation operations, and adapting to technological evolution. The practical application of these procedures is demonstrated through National Science Foundation data management plans.

The book addresses a critical aspect of digital preservation by exploring the practical enforcement of trustworthiness standards through computational policies. Its detailed examination of the ISO-16363:2012 standard and its implementation suggests a rigorous and technical approach to the subject. The application to NSF data management plans indicates a focus on real-world applicability within academic and research contexts. The work is likely to be of interest to digital archivists, information managers, and computer scientists involved in the long-term preservation of digital assets.